A beauty of a day here in the Midwest. Today's temps are going to be in the mid-70's, with dew points in the low 50's. Perfect!
Was at my mom's last night, with lots of the family in.
Ladies and gentlemen, it doesn't get much better. Kids were going fishing, canoeing, or playing football with great enthusiasm. Adults were in conversation, eating, working in the kitchen, or playing cards. Eldest sister surprised everyone by walking into the house. (She works in Milwaukee, about 2 and a half hours away.)She just decided to come up for the overnight.
It is so great to live in a Country where we can live out our dreams, watch our children growing up, and enjoy each other's company with much pride and love. It's an honesty that has no limits, and a love that has no bounds.
There is a great love in our family, and pride in each other's accomplishments. We relish the times we do get together, and know that those precious moments will linger until we meet again. (I reckon that's how it is in most families.)The best thing about it though is that we appreciate the moments. We support each other, and are glad to help out those in need. We work together, play together, and worship together.
I often tell people that my family was like the Waltons growing up. There were ten of us children, and of course mom and dad. We lived in the country. It seems like we were always working on weekends, Whether it was mowing the grass, raking leaves, weeding the garden, cutting wood, or clearing out areas in the woods. Of course we did have our fun... We swam, fished, trapped, hunted, hiked, explored, made forts, chased fireflies, played tag all night during the summer, or slept out under the stars. It was a bonding time; a time well spent learning about how to live with siblings, and understanding, and not always liking, that others must always come first.
As we grew up we went to school, served our Country, got jobs, married, and started to raise families. We now are trying to instill those same values in our children that our parents imparted on us. We are optimistic about life, enjoy laughter, shed tears during our dark times, and celebrate each other's life together. We also understand that even though things will not always be perfect, in the end we still have the love of each other, and of God.
I tuned into C-Span this morning and saw Louis Farakhan ranting on about injustice in the world, and spouting anger. I thought here's one who will never get it. Never understand that this life is full of opportunity and goodness. Never understand that we are here to work for each other. Never understand that the good Lord has given us a marvelous life, and that it is our duty to share that life and those blessings with each other. It doesn't matter what race you are, or religion, or creed. What matters is what you do with your life, and how you treat each other.
I continue to thank God for all that he has given our family, and hope that my children's children will see the same things with their family, as I have seen with mine. And in the end... I think they will. Blessings to all.
Make me glad, too, that I live here were we are free to persue our dreams. Have a great day!